Month: March 2019

MPs are set to vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday, 15 January, after it was postponed last month. Theresa May cancelled Parliament’s vote on her EU Withdrawal Agreement in December just a day before it was set to go ahead due to “deep and widespread concern” over the Northern Ireland backstop. 200 MPs…

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the longest serving airline uniform, Singapore Airlines’ sarong kebaya, designed by haute couturier Pierre Balmain. The iconic sarong kebaya has not significantly changed since its creation by Pierre Balmain in 1968, due to the timeless silhouette of the uniform mixing “tradition, practicality and elegance,” states the airline. Everything from…

Getting paid to style pop stars on music video sets or pulling the latest designer gowns for actresses to dawn on the red carpet; this sounds like a dream job for any fashion aficionado, right? Traditionally, the responsibilities of a fashion stylist were more streamlined and boasted larger styling budgets from movie studios and editorial…

Cole Haan is trying its hand in transition-focused footwear. The New York-based shoe company announced today the launch of its latest product, a dual-gender sneaker that encompasses both casual styling and the performance quality of athletic trainers. Called the ZERØGRAND All-Day Trainer, this new shoe is intended for use both in day-to-day work wear and…

Media usage and intake continues to change dramatically following waves of technological development and the subsequently shifting habits of millennials and succeeding generations. While television used to be king, videos are now being consumed more and more via on-demand streaming services like Youtube, and younger generations have become accustomed to watching what they want, when…

The LVMH Prize for Young Designers, which was launched in 2013 by the luxury conglomerate, has opened applications for its 2019 edition, calling on all designers under 40 who have produced at least two womenswear, menswear or unisex collections to apply. Now in its sixth year, the LVMH Prize aims to honour and support young…

Months of planning, weeks of scheduling, and days of filming have resulted in one final video concept that Nordgreen is proud to present this holiday season. But let’s start from the beginning. As early as September, we knew we wanted to do something special for the holidays. Many companies capitalize on the holiday season for…

The Department for Works and Pensions has announced that it will be recruiting a new fashion industry disability champion to help tackle the issues disabled people face as consumers. Announced on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) the Government stated that there will be six new disability champions, who will use their influential…

Burberry and Vivienne Westwood have finally unveiled their collaborative collection. Available online on Burberry’s website and select Burberry stores worldwide, the collection features some of Westwood’s most iconic designs, such as double-breasted jackets and kilts, reimagined in Burberry’s signature plaid. An eclectic range of celebrities participate in the advertising campaign to promote the collaboration, including…

New York – With Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend having passed, the holiday shopping season is well under way. Consumers across markets are well-versed in finding the best holiday deals for the season and have started their shopping in full force. This year is projected to be a strong holiday shopping season for retailers,…